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The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, as some civic services and facilities will operate on adjusted hours.

On Remembrance Day, the City of Saskatoon joins our community in honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and those who continue to serve, lest we forget.

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11, and will reopen on Thursday, November 12 at 8 a.m.

REMAI MODERN

Remai Modern will be open from 10 am to 5 pm on Wednesday, November 11. There will be a guided Public Tour from 2 pm to 3 pm.  Program Guides will guide guests through current exhibitions, offer viewing strategies, answer questions and help visitors of all ages make personal connections to art. No registration is required, by-donation admission. Free for members and youth under 18.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, November 11.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on Wednesday, November 11, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • Courtesy of RBC, free service will be provided to the Remembrance Day event at SaskTel Centre.
  • For real-time bus locations, service alerts, and trip planning, use the Transit app
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca
• OnDemand service will not be available on Wednesday, November 11
• Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Wednesday, November 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures
  • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Wednesday, November 11, but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment will not be required on Wednesday, November 11.
• Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• Vehicles will not be released to the public on Wednesday, November 11.
• Open regular hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
• Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS

Garbage, Recycling and Organics have collections as scheduled.

Check your Collection Calendar here.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Wednesday, November 11 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.

COMPOST DEPOT

The City Compost Depot is now closed for the season.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The cemetery office is closed on Wednesday, November 11.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation

• Zoo – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LEISURE CENTRES

Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca. 

• Cosmo Civic Centre - Closed
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
• Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Lawson Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saskatoon Field House – 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Terry Fox Track - Closed

INDOOR RINKS

Regular hours of operation.

• Parent & Tot Skating at Archibald Arena – 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Public Skating at Cosmo Arena – 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

NOTIFYNOW

Residents are encouraged to sign-up for notifynow to receive timely and targeted public safety messages. Notifynow is a free service. Tell us how to best reach you on your preferred communication device. Visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow for more information.

YXE SERVICE ALERTS

For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on Twitter.

Courtesy of RBC Royal Bank, Saskatoon Transit will provide free service for all to the Remembrance Day event at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, November 11, with buses departing from:

• Downtown Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue):
  • Service every 20 minutes starting at 8:45 a.m., with the final bus leaving at 10:05 a.m.
• Market Mall:
  • Buses will depart the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.
• Centre Mall:
  • Buses will depart the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.

Return trips from SaskTel Centre will begin immediately following the close of the ceremony.

Free Service for Canadian Armed Forces 
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members will be recognized with free transit service all day throughout the system on November 11.

This free bus service is available to veterans, current personnel, cadets, reservists, and a companion. Canadian Armed Forces Transit riders can identify themselves by wearing a military uniform or showing military ID or a CF1 card when boarding.

Providing free transit to veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members is a way to recognize their significant dedication to the community and Canada.

Trips can be planned using the mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit in advance to help find the best route.

For more information about Transit Remembrance Day hours and service, visit saskatoontransit.ca.